The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) helps low-income persons meet their home energy costs by paying a portion of their energy utility.

Applications for the 2021 year must be received by the Department for Children and Families (DCF) Service Center by 5:00 p.m. on March 31, 2021. If you need assistance locating your nearest office address, you can call 1.800.432.0043 or go to the website http://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/Pages/DCFOfficeLocatorMap.aspx

Applicants must meet the following criteria to qualify:

• The gross income (before deductions) of all persons living at the address may not exceed 130% of the federal poverty level as listed below.
• An adult household member must be personally responsible for purchasing home energy incurred at the current residence, payable either to the landlord or to the fuel vendor.
• The household must demonstrate a recent history of payments toward the purchase of their energy. Payments may be a combination of payments for natural gas, electricity, propane and firewood. The total of the payments must be at least $80.
• The household must meet citizenship or lawful residency requirements.
• The household must meet application requirements.

LIEAP payments are made only one-time per year. Benefits amounts are determined based on federal funding received, anticipated number of applicants, type of dwelling, type of primary heating fuel, number of household members and household income. All benefits are payable to the energy provider and will be mailed directly to the provider to be credited to your account.

To apply, you may fill out an application online at www.dcf.ks.gov . Applications can also be obtained from the DCF, your local Health Department, from Lane-Scott Electric, or other utility providers.

For further assistance contact 1-800-432-0043 or visit the website www.lieap.dcf.ks.gov